Thousands of people are attending a one-day conference in Manchester today designed to give momentum to the regional economy as it recovers from the pandemic.
PROGRESS21, designed and produced by The Growth Company, features a wide-ranging programme of presentations, workshops and support in a bid to progress skills, careers and business opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond.
It’s also a shot in the arm for the live events industry, being one of the first major in-person conferences held in the North since lockdown restrictions eased
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is speaking at the event, outlining ambitions and plans for the city region’s economic development, as is Sir Richard Leese, the outgoing leader of Manchester City Council.
